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kyphosis definition

ky·pho·sis (kī fō′sis)

noun

abnormal curvature of the spine resulting in a hump

Etymology: ModL < Gr kyphōsis < kyphos, a hump, hunch < IE *keubh- < base *keu-, to bend, arch > hip, hump

Related Forms:

  • kyphotic ky·phot′ic (-fät′ik) adjective

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